Vitamins & Minerals

Looking for simple (and delicious) ways to support your health and wellbeing this season? Try these wellness-inspired recipes featuring matcha, maca, golden milk, vegan protein and more! 1. Superfoods Matcha and Elderberry Latte Take a mental break and enjoy this expertly crafted matcha latte! If you aren’t familiar, matcha is a finely ground Japanese-style green tea powder that keeps […]

Proper nutrition is required for optimal health throughout the lifespan. Vitamin B12 is a key nutrient that plays a role in energy production, as well as supporting the health of your blood, metabolism, nervous system, and more.In this article, we’ll review the importance of vitamin B12 for seniors, why it’s a nutrient of concern as

Rhodiola is a well-known herb with a long history of use in Asia, Russia and Europe. Traditional medicinal use of this plant dates back centuries.1 As one of the most popular adaptogenic supplements on the market, researchers are working hard to support claims made about this herb. Are rhodiola’s benefits worthwhile? Read on to learn more. WHAT IS

Has the mayhem of your busy schedule left you wondering whether you’re getting in all of the vitamins and minerals that your family needs? Are you looking for confidence when it comes to nutritional adequacy and the assurance of your family’s health? If so, adding a multivitamin to your daily routine could be a convenient and effective solution you’ve been looking for. As experts in the health and wellness space, our team of Registered Dietitians, Doctorate-Level Scientists, and academically trained nutritionists offer you scientifically validated information to help you succeed. Let’s dive right in! 

Vitamin C has earned a reputation as being a necessary addition to your diet when you begin feeling under the weather. While Vitamin C is a great tool for enhancing immune support, its powers do not end there. Ultimately, Vitamin C is a powerful key, capable of unlocking a wide a variety of benefits towards

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient often referred to as “the sunshine vitamin.” This is due to our body’s ability to soak in the sunlight, and support the generation of Vitamin D. While the sun is a great provider of Vitamin D, it should not be our only source. Cold weather, cloud cover, sunscreen, and air

Like many people, as winter approaches, you may be hibernating indoors until spring arrives. However, as you hunker down, you could be missing out on the important “sunshine vitamin”, also known as vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a variety of important roles in your body. You probably know that vitamin

Have you heard of hemp? From hemp protein to hemp seeds to hemp oils, hemp products are trending world-wide—yet there is still much confusion over what it is. We want to keep you up to date on how hemp might have a place in your wellness plan. The Cannabis sativa plant has been harvested for many years

If you’ve ever read up on multivitamins you’ll know that they can help fill nutritional gaps in the diet. While you may normally have all your bases covered, you might find it more difficult to access the wide range of foods you normally eat right now. Sudipta Veeramachaneni, Ph.D., GNC’s VP of Global Research, Development

Calcium is known as a macromineral because our body requires it in relatively large amounts. It is the most abundant mineral in the human body and accounts for 1-2% of total body weight in adults.1 The vast majority of the calcium in your body is in your bones—99% of it! The calcium in the bones is